Rise of secularism

Israel needs a reimagined educational system that teaches how to disagree respectfully - opinion

The Hebrew state education system must now awaken to its historic responsibility. It must renew its commitment to the values of a Jewish and democratic state.

 Ultra orthodox jewish kids seen the first day of school at an Ultra-Orthodox school in Neve Yaakov Neighborhood of Jerusalem on August 9, 2021.
Worshipers sit on low surfaces in mourning on Tisha B’Av at the Western Wall last year. The understanding that baseless hatred was the cause of the Temples’ destruction underscores how our enemies can defeat us only when we are disunited.

Israeli Jews need to see people as individuals, not labels, to fight internal division - opinion

Hateful opinions divide Israeli society.

Editor's Notes: Civility in flames - How public figures are tearing Israel apart

 Illustrative image of a bible.

Bible engagement falls below 40% among Americans, continuing a decade-long decline


Youth movements in Jerusalem

The Bnot Batya movement is exceptionally large, numbering 17,410 girls this year. The reason for this is the inclusive nature of haredi education: The movement serves a complementary educational function within the Bais Yaakov network of schools.

Members in youth movements in Jerusalem, by movement, 2015.

Gesher study: Almost half of haredim rarely talk to secular

Fifty-three percent of haredim reported having few, if any, conversations with Jews from segments of society outside their own.

Haredi man and IDF soldiers in Jerusalem.

Combler le fossé

Un étudiant en aide un autre. A priori, rien de bien étonnant. A moins que le premier soit laïque et le second, un ancien yéshiviste qui connaît à peine l’alphabet latin. Retour sur une initiative militante

Etudiants haredim à l'université